quick black bean soup & jalapeno cream

4 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Jul 29, 2022

Delicious and so quick to make. The additional of the jalapeno cream on top really adds a nice flavor.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small red onion, small dice
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, small dice
  • 2 cans 15 oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup light sour cream
  • 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh (or jarred) jalapeno pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sherry
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke

How To Make quick black bean soup & jalapeno cream

  • Step 1
    In a large dutch oven or soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper - cook until tender.
  • Step 2
    Add the drained black beans, broth, chopped cilantro, cumin, oregano, and cayenne and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for approx. 20 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Step 3
    Jalapeno Cream: Combine sour cream, yogurt, minced cilantro and jalapeno in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    After soup has cooked for 20 minutes, add the sherry and liquid smoke to the soup. Stir well and remove the soup from heat. If preferred, ladle half of the soup in a blender (or use an immersion blender) and puree the soup. Return pureed soup to the pot and heat for approx. 5 min. more.
  • Step 5
    To serve, top each bowl of soup with a dollop of the sour cream mixture and add additional cilantro for garnish.

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